Welcome Parents & Students to the Ohrenberger Elementary Science Department.
(Translations available using widget below)
"I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand." Confucius
Schooling is primarily process oriented, while Students are primarily product oriented. Effective instruction involves combining the two.
My name is Patrick Thomas and I am the Science Teacher for all 3rd-5th grade students and have been a Science Teacher for 19 years. This year, 4th grade students are scheduled to receive two Science classes a week.
My teaching style is to provide an environment where students are able to experience and reflect on Science topics. This is accomplished through hands-on activities with products as well as formal instruction practices.
So far, students have been involved with activities to:
Develop critical thinking (Surviving in Rainforest Scenario)
Understanding Animal Basic Needs
Working definition of Animal Adaptations with primary focus on Amphibians (Frogs) and their lifecycle.
The study of genetics in regards to animal traits and behaviors.
All activities covered in class will be checked ■green in the navigation bar.
The purpose of this site is to be an online learning and resource aid. This site will provide:
Topic Information
Science Content
Objective/Homework Descriptions
Online Activities
Links to additional content on the Internet
The site is a work in process. As such, content and material will be added and refined as the year progresses.
Feel free to contact me a pthomas2@bostonpublicschools.orgif your have any questions. If your primary language is not English, feel free to email me in your native language. I will translate it online and get back to you. Please identify your child using first and last name as well as classroom so I can reference parent primary language in my records.
Welcome Parents & Students to the Ohrenberger Elementary Science Department.
(Translations available using widget below)
"I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand."
Confucius
Schooling is primarily process oriented, while Students are primarily product oriented. Effective instruction involves combining the two.
My name is Patrick Thomas and I am the Science Teacher for all 3rd-5th grade students and have been a Science Teacher for 19 years.
This year, 4th grade students are scheduled to receive two Science classes a week.
My teaching style is to provide an environment where students are able to experience and reflect on Science topics. This is accomplished through hands-on activities with products as well as formal instruction practices.
So far, students have been involved with activities to:
All activities covered in class will be checked ■green in the navigation bar.
The purpose of this site is to be an online learning and resource aid.
This site will provide:
The site is a work in process. As such, content and material will be added and refined as the year progresses.
Feel free to contact me a pthomas2@bostonpublicschools.org if your have any questions.
If your primary language is not English, feel free to email me in your native language. I will translate it online and get back to you. Please identify your child using first and last name as well as classroom so I can reference parent primary language in my records.
I hope to hear from you.
Patrick M Thomas.